Ellsworth, ME

Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson is widely recognized as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Maine, having successfully resolved thousands of injury cases over the past three decades. His client-first approach, combined with an aggressive litigation strategy, has earned him accolades from legal peers and national publications alike. Peter is “AV Preeminent” rated by Lawyers.com-its highest designation-and has been featured in New England SuperLawyers as well as U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America. Clients consistently praise Peter’s responsiveness, empathy, and attention to detail, as reflected in hundreds of five-star Google reviews. He believes that being a top injury lawyer isn’t just about winning cases-it’s about earning trust and treating every client with dignity and respect.

Mark Dunlap

Attorney Mark Dunlap is one of Maine’s most experienced personal injury trial lawyers, with over three decades of legal experience and more than 125 jury trials under his belt. He holds the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell-its highest distinction-and has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America every year since 2008. Mark’s legal influence extends beyond the courtroom. He has played a direct role in shaping Maine law through key cases argued before the Maine Supreme Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the bar of the United States Supreme Court, a testament to his exceptional credentials and nationwide legal standing.

Barry K. Mills

Barry is a native of Newport, Maine and currently resides in Blue Hill, Maine. He maintains a sizable real estate practice, and spends most of his time with civil litigation, including personal injury cases, products liability, and professional malpractice. He has practiced his entire career with Hale & Hamlin. After graduating from the University of Maine in 1962, Barry worked a stint as a reporter for the Bangor Daily News and one year as an English teacher at Clinton High School. He graduated Cum Laude from Boston University School of Law in 1967.

Terrence D. “Terry” Garmey

Terry Garmey is a legend in Maine personal injury law, known for his unmatched trial record, groundbreaking verdicts, and passionate advocacy for the injured. With more than 40 years of courtroom experience, he has earned more seven-figure verdicts than any other attorney in Maine and was the first Maine lawyer invited into the Inner Circle of Advocates, a group limited to the top 100 plaintiff attorneys in the United States. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a “Best Lawyers in America” honoree, and a multiple-time winner of Personal Injury Litigator of the Year for Portland. Terry has appeared on national news outlets including Good Morning America and The Today Show, and in 2018, received the Legends Award from the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, with tributes from Senator Angus King and former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. Yet what defines Terry isn’t awards-it’s relationships. His commitment to justice is best illustrated by the story of 8-year-old Tucker Smith, a client whose tragic death led not only to justice for the family, but to national safety reforms. A photograph of Tucker still hangs in Terry’s office as a daily reminder of his mission: to make a difference in people’s lives.

Benjamin Gideon

Benjamin Gideon is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and nationally recognized personal injury lawyers in Maine. A Maine native, Ben returned to his home state after beginning his legal career in New York City, where he honed his skills at Latham & Watkins. Over the past two decades, he has led some of the largest and most complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases in New England, consistently securing record-breaking results for his clients. Ben has obtained over $200 million in verdicts and settlements, including high-profile civil rights and wrongful death cases, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating. In 2019, he became only the second Maine attorney ever inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates, an elite group of the top 100 plaintiff lawyers in the country. He is also the only Maine lawyer currently admitted to both the Inner Circle and the American College of Trial Lawyers, representing the top 1% of trial attorneys nationwide.

Zachary F. McNally

Zachary is a native of Sherman, Maine and currently resides in Sedgwick, Maine. His practice covers a wide range of legal matters including divorce, probate litigation, personal injury litigation, real estate transactions, and landlord-tenant disputes. Zachary is a skilled advocate for his clients, inside the courtroom and out. Zachary was born and raised in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin, in Sherman, Maine. He later moved downeast and graduated from Machias Memorial High School before attending the University of Maine in Orono, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management, cum laude. Zachary went on to earn his master’s degree in Business Administration at the University of New Haven in Connecticut, before returning to Maine to study law at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland. While at Maine Law, Zachary interned with the Maine Office of the Attorney General and the Conservation Law Foundation. Zachary’s legal practice involves representing clients interests in both litigation and transactional matters. On the litigation side Zachary has quickly developed a reputation as one of Hancock County’s top up and coming litigators and advocates, with a holistic, solutions focused approach to serving his client’s needs. Zachary’s litigation practice includes civil litigation, criminal defense, divorces, child custody, evictions (forcible entry and detainer), real estate litigation, and probate litigation. Outside of the courtroom, Zachary represents individuals and corporate clients in real estate transactions, title work, corporate formations and agency, and estate planning matters.

Steven J. Mogul

With over four decades of experience, Attorney Steven Mogul brings a thoughtful, multifaceted approach to personal injury law in Maine. Based in Bangor, he has represented injury victims, families, and individuals in a wide range of cases, from product liability and timber trespass to insurance defense and collaborative divorce. His practice is defined by thorough preparation, nuanced legal strategy, and deep respect for every client’s story. Steven is admitted to practice in both the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine and the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and has authored key contributions to American Bar Association publications on tort and pharmaceutical litigation. Beyond the courtroom, Steven has served in leadership roles with organizations including the Red Cross, Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Maine Lakes, and the Maine Discovery Museum-demonstrating his commitment to community service and environmental justice. Steven is a former president of the Penobscot County Bar Association, and a longtime member of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, Maine State Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. In the Greater Bangor Area, he is also one of the few trained attorneys practicing Collaborative Divorce, adding a unique dimension to his legal practice.